Kerala & Ayurveda Tour

Upon your arrival in Cochin airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. Check-in and relax. After some time get ready for sightseeing tour of Cochin which includes visit to the Dutch Palace Museum also called the Mattancherry Palace, gifted to the King of Cochin by the Portuguese in 16th century. Then, visit St. Francis Church, India’s oldest European church and the Hill Palace Museum, Kerala’s first ever heritage museum exhibiting oil-paintings, murals, sculptures, manuscripts and belongings of the Royal family of Kochi. Next, visit the Jewish Synagogue, India’s oldest synagogue and lastly proceed to the giant Chinese Fishing Nets – the landmark of Cochin. Overnight stay at hotel.
Special Activity: Kathakali dance show.

After breakfast, check out from hotel for Munnar. On your way to Munnar treat your eyes to the beautiful views of the cardamom hills and tea plantation. Reach Munnar and check-into hotel. Freshen up. You can spend rest of the day at leisure or enjoy a stroll nearby. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast set off for Munnar sightseeing tour. Explore the Kundala Lake – a beautiful lake situated 1700 m above sea level; Shooting Point – one of the most photogenic place near Munnar, Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam, and the Eravikulam National Park – home to a great wildlife including the endangered goat species, Nilgiri Tahr and the rare purplish Neela Kurinji Flowers, which blossoms only once in 12 years. Overnight stay at hotel.
Special Activity: Tea Plantation tour.

Today after breakfast you will be driven towards Thekkady (Periyar), a place known for its exotic wildlife including elephants, majestic hills and aromatic spice plantations. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and freshen up. Later, in the afternoon get ready for Thekkady sightseeing tour and visit Murikkady – home to the finest spice plantations of the world, mainly cardamom and pepper; the sleepy village of Chellarkovil with mesmerizing cascading waterfalls; Mangala Devi Temple from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Eastern Ghat Mountain Ranges; and lastly, the Periyar National Park, a famous wildlife sanctuary with great bio diversity and scenic natural beauty. Night stay at hotel.
Special Activity: Spice Plantation tour.

After breakfast, check out from hotel. You will be driven towards Alleppey – the land of stunning backwaters and the most thriving tourist destination. Upon arrival, check into the houseboat and enjoy rest of the time at leisure. Enjoy the picturesque beauty of the backwaters as you cruise on a traditional houseboat through the network of lakes, lagoons and canals. Enjoy a magical sunset in the evening. Overnight stay on-board at the houseboat.

In the morning have breakfast and then leave for Kovalam. Upon arrival in Kovalam, check in at the hotel and freshen up. Later in the evening head out for some great time on the Kovalam Beach. Overnight Stay at hotel.

From day 7 to Day 9, spend time in harmony, relaxation and rejuvenation at the Kovalam beach town. In proximity with the Arabian Sea, the Kovalam Beach is one of the most popular tourist attractions adjacent to three beaches. Make the most out of your free time and indulge into your favorite activities. Enjoy the verdant surroundings and surf at the Kovalam Beach and rejuvenate your senses at the Ayurveda resorts. Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with some traditional ayurvedic treatments, the healing techniques that originated in Kerala 5,000 years ago.

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board your homebound flight with happy memories of your tour conducted by Travel Across Oceans.